Promoting Mental Health in Asian American Teens

Psychological issues unique to Asian American teens can include feeling invisible, pressured to fulfill the “model minority” stereotype and navigating microaggressions and racist encounters. Mental health professionals can work with parents of these teens to help them understand the reality of discrimination and not minimize it. This article identifies the components of racial-ethnic socialization in Asian American and Pacific Islander families while discussing cultural stressors and identifying strategies to help Asian American teens identify and address racial dilemmas. Copyright 2023.

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• Identify the components of racial-ethnic socialization and preparation for bias in Asian American and Pacific Islander families.
• Learn about cultural stressors and mores across a heterogeneous population.
• Learn strategies to help Asian American teens identify and address racial dilemmas.

Charlotte Huff

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